Rachel's Journal
25 October 2023
5 Top Ways To Improve Your Surfing!
Learning to surf is an incredible journey filled with rewarding moments and challenges. As your technique improves and your confidence blossoms, you might find yourself hitting a plateau. Don't worry, we've got you covered with five expert tips to help you break through that plateau efficiently. And stay tuned, because the final tip might surprise you!
02 October 2023
Top Beginner-Friendly Surf Destinations Outside the UK
“I’m planning my first surf trip abroad but I don’t know which place is best for my level. I’m confident enough to surf alone, I can catch green waves and have been starting to make turns, but I’m by no means a pro and don’t feel comfortable in big heavy waves! Where would you recommend […]
30 August 2023
Introducing Women + Waves Apartments · Surf Stays in Newquay
We're having a sleepover and you're invited! We have two amazing accommodation options to offer you, both designed with surf girls in mind.
28 August 2023
Why learning to surf is the best decision you’ll ever make
None of my friends or family surfed, there were no surf mags lying around or boards strapped to the roof of cars in my town. But somewhere along my teenage years, I somehow got it into my head that I just had to learn to surf… And so when it came to making that first big life decision, I made it based on the promise of a thriving uni surf club and weekends spent in the waves!
26 July 2023
Top 10 Reasons Why Santa Teresa is a Must Surf Destination
Santa Teresa is on the very tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, a remote spot that’s blissfully untainted by the noise and artificial light of the city. Santa Teresa has a laid back charm that captivates all who step foot on her jungle-fringed beaches. There is just one main road which runs from Mal Pais, through […]
26 July 2023
W+W X Babel Fish – surf & language retreat
Do you want to learn to surf or improve your current surfing level? Are you also someone who wants to improve their English? What if we told you that these two goals are both achievable this year, and that by the winter you’ll be cruising along on green waves and chit chatting in English like a local… It's true! Here’s how…
25 July 2023
Surfing on Your Period? Top Products for Comfort & Confidence
Dear Lily, I’m going on a surf trip this weekend and I’ve just got my period. I haven’t tried surfing on my period before and have no idea what to do. I’m worried about getting leaks and just generally feeling uncomfortable in the water. What is the best period product to use whilst surfing?
25 July 2023
Costa Rica Surf Camp · Breathwork, Balance & Confidence Training
We've added a brand new dimension to our Costa Rica Camp this February. We'll be exploring Breathwork, Balance, Confidence and Recovery training. This is the ultimate land and pool-based surf preparation training!
07 July 2023
How to improve your style in surfing
As you progress on your surfing journey, you’ll soon realise that you don’t just want to surf well - you also want to surf with style. But what do we mean when we talk about style in surfing? Surfing style is all about how you choose to approach a wave. It’s in the way you move your body, the board you choose to ride and how you use that board to draw lines across the face of a wave.
09 June 2023
Dear Lily, how can I navigate the crowds?
I’m at a level now where I feel ready to go surfing on my own, but now it’s coming into summer I’m worried about how busy the lineup will be at my local spot. I’ve heard people complaining about how crowded it is already, and I find it really demotivating when the line up is full of frustrated people battling for waves.
02 February 2023
Portugal Travel Tips · 10 Top Things to Do When Not Surfing
Golden beaches, white-washed fishing villages, buzzing nightlife and oh so many waves to choose from makes the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal a dream surf destination. And even better, it’s just a quick hop across from the UK! Whilst we’re all about the stoke, there’s loads more to this sun-drenched corner of coastline than just surfing.
12 December 2022
8 Reasons Why Bali Should Be Your Next Surf Trip With Us!
So, what’s the next surf destination we’re currently dreaming of? Imagine lush rice fields, world-class waves, delicious (and cheap!) food, bath-warm waters and breath-taking temples… Yep, you guessed it - we’re heading to Bali! This is hands-down the ultimate bucket-list surf trip, with 5* surf coaching, luxury accommodation and so much more to experience beyond the waves
08 November 2022
5 Exercises to Improve Your Mobility for Surfing
A lot of people focus on strength or flexibility alone in their surf training, but the best exercises for surfing fitness should give you a balance between strength, flexibility and mobility. Mobility is flexibility combined with strength to move through a range of motion.
24 August 2022
Job opportunity: Surf Trip Leader
Women + Waves is an all-female surf collective, teaching women to surf through their leading Rip Curl Surf Academy in Newquay alongside other locations such as Croyde, Devon and international surf holidays to destinations worldwide including Morocco, El Salvador, and Portugal.
22 August 2022
Women + Waves X Rip Curl · Launch of the Surf Collective Capsule
We are so excited to announce a brand new ‘Surf Collective Capsule’ in partnership with Rip Curl! Following on from the successful launch of our new and dynamic Rip Curl X Women + Waves surf academy in Cornwall in January 2022, Rip Curl continues to enhance its support for women surfers and its partnership with […]
22 July 2022
A guide to packing for your surf trip
If you’re reading this it probably means you’re planning a surf trip, wahoo! If it’s your first trip, first hot surf holiday or you always forget things, keep reading for some of our recommendations to make packing easier. Before you even start arranging your clothes and toiletries, the first thing you need to do is check how much luggage you can take on the plane!
01 July 2022
The Best Boards for Progressing Your Surfing From SurfDome
Teaching people to surf for a living has got to be one of the best jobs in the world. You’re paid to share your love for surfing and get your students as stoked as you are! Sounds like the dream, right?
04 June 2022
6 Tips to Improve Your Pop Up
Teaching people to surf for a living has got to be one of the best jobs in the world. You’re paid to share your love for surfing and get your students as stoked as you are! Sounds like the dream, right?
